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By Kayla Guo and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 3, 2025 “Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore I was a History major in college, graduating with Honors while being the leader of the University’s Honorary History Society. I had 42 semester hours of History, focused mostly on American History. One of the causes cited for The Great Depression has been the Smoot-Hawley tariffs. Those who oppose tariffs often…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2025 “Some rural Texans see THC as a lifeline for their health and economy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…

By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2025 “Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer supplies water to residents of Gilmer and Upshur County. By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2025 “East Texans condemn Dallas millionaire’s plan to pump 16 billion gallons of their groundwater to other parts of the state — every year” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…

July 28, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 0.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 36.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore When I was a kid we would take a trip of 5000 miles every two years, to Idaho and back via many states there and back. 2 adults, 4 kids, no air conditioning. Summer driving across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona. “Don’t make…

In a beautiful show of compassion and community spirit, students from Gilmer High School and Spring Hill High School joined hands to help families devastated by the recent flooding in Kerr County. Putting aside school boundaries, the student councils came together for one purpose: to serve others in a time of great need. The initiative…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2025 “The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…